Health Psychology

Health Psychology

Research into a broad spectrum of psychological issues relating to health.

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Health Psychology

The Health Psychology cluster is an active and enthusiastic research team with an interest in researching psychological issues relating to health. Our research spans a broad range of areas, from preventative health to chronic health conditions, as well as psychological factors relating to health settings and the professionals who work within them. We use multiple methodologies from both quantitative and qualitative traditions. We have an outward-looking approach to research projects, and welcome prospective novel collaborations.

Research grants

We are involved in several ongoing research grants, including

Exploring the use of music listening as an alternative to emotional eating. Dr Annemieke van den Tol and Dr Helen Coulthard. British Academy/Leverhulme Trust Small Research Grant Scheme (£9987) 2016-2017.

Creative practice as mutual recovery: Connecting communities for mental health and wellbeing. With a consortium of institutions including Nottingham University, Derby University, Falmouth University of the Arts, The Royal College of Music. Funded by the AHRC (£1499754). (Professor Brown) May 2013 – May 2018.

MacMillan Cancer Support Volunteering ProjectIain Williamson and Diane Wildbur. Fund a permanent, part-time assistant (Katie Bell). The team work on projects of mutual interest to Macmillan and DMU and are currently focusing on the health and well-being of volunteers (including students) who support those with Cancer and other long-term health conditions. (2013-ongoing).